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New research project to reveal Gaelic stories behind museum objects
Powder horns from the 17th to 19th century, a road sign from Skye and a handmade crogan, or earthenware pot, are among 100 objects to be reappraised in a new project which aims to reveal the Gaelic stories and connections behind material held in the National Collection.
Pròiseact rannsachaidh ùr gus na sgeulachdan Gàidhlig air cùl stuthan taigh-tasgaidh a shealltainn
Tha adhaircean pùdair bhon 17mh chun 19mh linn, soidhne-rathaid às an Eilean Sgitheanach agus crogan crèadha am measg 100 rud a thèid ath-mheasadh ann am pròiseact ùr a tha ag amas air na sgeulachdan agus na ceanglaichean Gàidhlig air cùl stuth a tha sa Chruinneachadh Nàiseanta fhoillseachadh.
Galloway Hoard to begin international tour
An exhibition of The Galloway Hoard, the richest find of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever made in Britain or Ireland, will open early next year in Adelaide, as the first leg of an international tour. Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard will be on show at the South Australian Museum from 8 February to 27 July 2025.
Casket believed to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots to go on tour
A silver casket believed to have been owned by Mary, Queen of Scots and which was acquired by National Museums Scotland in 2022 has undergone fresh conservation work ahead of going on tour to Kirkcudbright and Stirling.
Uniquely Scottish Silver
Uniquely Scottish Silver
5 August 2023 to 26 May 2024
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Declaration of Arbroath to go on Public Display for the First Time in 18 Years at the National Museum of Scotland
Saturday June 3 to Sunday 2 July 2023
Admission Free
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The Declaration of Arbroath will be displayed at the National Museum of Scotland this summer for the first time in 18 years. The display has been organised in partnership between National Museums Scotland and National Records of Scotland, who are custodians of the document. The famous document will be on show from 3 June to 2 July 2023.
18th century clan portraits go on display at the National Museum of Scotland
Two portraits of important members of the Chief of Clan Grant’s household are now on display in the National Museum of Scotland.
Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
A major new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland looks at the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
National Museums Scotland acquires rare embroidery and launches new conservation internships
A rare embroidery dating from the early seventeenth century has been acquired by National Museums Scotland. The exquisite textile has been acquired with the support of textile collector and philanthropist Leslie B. Durst and coincides with the announcement of three Leslie B. Durst Textile Conservation Internships.
Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
A major new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland will look at the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.